Join us for the 8th Annual Mentoring for Women Conference on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the West Des Moines Marriott. This signature event brings together hundreds of women from across Iowa to learn, connect, and be inspired by some of the brightest women leaders in our city, region, and nation.
This unique experience has welcomed hundreds of mentors and thousands of attendees over the years. It’s a day of growth, empowerment, and meaningful connection you won’t want to miss.
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: West Des Moines Marriott, 1250 Jordan Creek Parkway
Lunch Keynotes
This year’s lunch will feature a TED Talk-style keynote session with dynamic leaders from our region, including:
Emily Abbas – Chief of Staff, EVP, Chief Consumer Banking and Marketing Officer | Bankers Trust
Dianne Bystrom – Director Emerita | Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University
Carole Chambers – Career Center Coordinator | Dress for Success
Renee Hardman – City Councilwoman | City of West Des Moines & President & CEO | Lutheran Services in Iowa
Blaire Massa – CEO | Ballet Des Moines
Jackie Norris – President & Owner | Horizon Group & Chair | Des Moines School Board
Visit this link to view our 2025 mentors!
- Sara Anderson – MWH Law
- Ann Appleseth – Wixted & Co
- Sara Lehan – Wellabe
- Julie Bittner – MWH Law
- Nyra M. Bottley – Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
- Abby Bottenfield & Mellissa McCarroll – Trilix
- Jean Bral – Buena Vista University
- Kim Butler Hegedus – Community State Bank
- Trudy Carlson – Conversational Lounge Network
- Carole Chambers – Dress for Success
- Jennifer Cooper – Bankers Trust
- Cynde Cronin – ConnectifyHR
- Stacy Daniels – 72 Degrees
- Debbie DeCamp – Wellabe
- Miriam De Dios Woodward – ViClarity
- Bridget Cravens-Neely – Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Brooke Preston – Bloom Chiropractic
- Rachel Eslick – Vesel Tech/Mae We All
- Kai Gillespie – IMT Insurance
- Kinzy Gillespie – Navigate Wellbeing Solutions
- Tamera Hanson – Wixted & Co
- Renee Hardman – Lutheran Services in Iowa
- Heather Kriener – Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services/SmartHER Money
- Allie Korinek – Iowa Wild
- Kelcee Kent – Iowa Wild
- Tana Goertz – The Hey Tana Team
- Jessica Galvin – Advisory Solutions
- GYM GUYZ
- Anne Cooper – Sammons Financial
- Melissa Merrifield – Broadlawns Medical Center
- Maria Morgan – Broadlawns Medical Center
- Mary Madison – Iowa State Representative
- Amanda Marean – Statemint
- MJ Meister – MJ&Associates
- Jennifer Miller – Simpson College
- Melissa Ness – ConnectifyHR
- Liz Lashier – NextHome Your Way
- Sonia Reyes – The Reyes Institute
- Barb Ranck – CI Coaching & Development
- Jessica Richter, CPA, CITP, CISA – FORVIS
- Susan Rathjen – Bankers Trust
- Jennifer Scheck – Syverson Strege
- Kelsey Ledger – Advisory Solutions
- Sharon Winkel – Redesigned Mind
- Tina Smothers – Integrate Asset Management
- Wendy Wilson-Rice – Capital Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine PC
- Shanon Lanasa – NextHome Your Way
- Kiley Skadburg – The Iowa Clinic
- Susan Perry – IMT Insurance
- KC Routos – Animal Rescue League of Iowa
- Shannon Winkel – Redesigned Mind
- Tamara Kenworthy – On Point Strategies
- Ali Kraayenbrink – Vesel Technology
- Jessica Mellema – ViClarity
Join one of Iowa’s largest and most impactful women’s leadership events on Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, at the West Des Moines Marriott.
For just $575, your business can make a difference, connect with up to 60 future leaders, and gain incredible exposure through branded tables, social media, and more.
Become a sponsor at the 2025 Mentoring for Women Conference
Join us for one of Iowa’s most inspiring events — the 8th Annual Mentoring for Women Conference presented by Wellabe on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the West Des Moines Marriott.
This powerful day brings together hundreds of leaders from across the state to connect, grow, and ignite change. Hear from trailblazing women, build lasting connections, and be part of a movement that’s transforming lives.
Sponsorships Now Available – Limited Spots!
✔ Supporting Sponsor – $5,500
✔ Champion Sponsor – $2,000
✔ Mentor Table Sponsor – $575
All options include event visibility, table access, and a chance to align your brand with purpose and progress.
Empower the next generation. Elevate your impact. Let’s lead—together.
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